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Perfect for families, walkers or a romantic getaway

About the property

Beautiful home with private secluded garden and pool, 2 beds and 2 baths.

Charming Provencal property at the foot of the Luberon Forest and National Park.

L'Art du Temps is a charming little jewel situated in the golden triangle of the Luberon near to Gordes, Menerbes (5 mins), Bonnieux, Lacoste (20 mins) and 25 mins from St Rémy. Only 10 mins from the nearest main axe and highway.

This delightful property, nestled behind old stone built walls, invites you to enoy peace and quiet far from the maddening crowd and the Luberon Forest and Mountains behind it protect it from the whistling Mistral winds.

Over the last 20 yrs the owner has slowly added provencal decor discovered in antique fayres that blend in perfectly with the beautiful garden. Tomato plants, fruit trees and aromatic plants thrive happily amongst the poteries and ancient jarres, century old olive trees and bird cages belonging to the 19th century. An unusual mixture of old and modern.

The delightful pool can be lit up at night times and is great for cooling down near the pool house where a fully equipped summer kitchen with bbq and stone table await you for delicious meal times. There is also a shower and WC near the pool area as well as a pretty stone fountain.

Very romantic and relaxing with garden furniture and sunloungers. The garden and summer kitchen boast a fresh, cool temperature at night times.

On entering the ground floor of this exquisite villa you will find a spacious long lounge and dining area with an open plan kitchen. Fully equipped with fabulous Lacanche oven and american fridge. Dining table and comfortable lounge area with leather canapés and French doors that open out onto the shady terrace. There are two pretty double bedrooms with king size beds (they can be separated into singles if necessary) and plenty of cupboard space, light and airy, cool and comfortable. One has bay windows that open out onto the pretty garden and pool with views over the Luberon Mountains in the background.

These two bedrooms share a spacious, pretty and practical bathroom with italien shower, bathtub, washbasin and separate WC. (Extra Shower room near pool)

There is plenty of storage space for shopping and lovely dishes and plates, glassware and pans for cooking.

There is a separate laundry room with washer and ironing facilities.

The house is decorated with art works and numerous Provencal oil paintings. The owner, a stone scultpure artist has turned this amazing home into a haven of peace and wonderful spot for a holiday. This is the ideal spot for small families, hikers, walkers or cyclists who wish to discover the Forest and national Park or for those who just want to relax and rest.

Ideally situated for visiting the Provence and Luberon, 5 mins from the nearest supermarkets and stores, weekly markets and 30 mins from Avignon TGV station.

Kitchen

Fully equipped kitchen in house plus a fully equipped kitchen in summer house

Dining

Dining Area

Child's Highchair

Dining

Fully equipped summer kitchen with bbq with covered eating area

comfy seating for 8 people

Entertainment

Television

Wide screen

Satellite / Cable

DVD Player

Books

Outside

Lawn / Garden

Kayak / Canoe

canooying in Isle sur la Sorgue

Bicycles

can be easily rented and delivered to the house

Outdoor Grill

huge bread/pizza oven bbq

Deck / Patio

Lanai / Gazebo

Golf

Saumane golf course nearby

Suitability

wheelchair accessible

Pool / Spa

Private Pool

Onsite Services

Staff

Massage

Private Chef

Concierge

Attractions

arboretum

churches

cinemas

museums

live theater

restaurants

ruins

winery tours

Leisure Activities

walking

horseback riding

antiquing

eco tourism

bird watching

sight seeing

miniature golf

shopping

wildlife viewing

Local Services & Businesses

ATM/bank

fitness center

groceries

hospital

laundromat

Babysitter

massage therapist

medical services

Sports & Adventure Activities

cycling

golf

mountain biking

hiking

mountain climbing

golf privileges optional

hot air ballooning

kayaking

Notes

Ideal for families, hikers, nature lovers and walkers as this lovely home is at the foot of the Luberon Forest and Mountains.
Many itineries for walks and hikes. Cross country cycling.
Romantic garden

House Rules

Check-in: 4:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 7 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.

6 Reviews

Exceptional5/5

Latest reviews

1 - 6 of 6

A wonderful time had by all!

5/5

Stayed Jun 2015

EJMelbourne, Australia

We stayed at Franck's place for two weeks in June/July and had a wonderful time. The house is very clean and well equipped, and the pool was great - perfect for those hot Provencal days with clear skies and gentle breezes. The bottles of wine on arrival and fresh flowers each week were a very nice touch - made us feel even more welcomed. We're already looking forward to our next stay!

Submitted Aug 04, 2015

Exquisite property and fantastic stay!

5/5

Stayed Apr 2015

Ruth U.

We spent three fantastic weeks in Cheval Blanc. It is ideally located for short trips throughout the region. Visited some of our favorite haunts, brought back lots of local market specialties and cooked some great meals. The kitchen is very well appointed. The owner is charming and very eager to ensure that you have everything you need and then some. There were several welcoming bottles of wine and fresh apple juice, flowers changed weekly and a garden that was truly a great venue for relaxing and, in my case, creating several art works while enjoying the array of interesting antiques, trees and flowers. We would recommend the house in a heartbeat. Actually, we have done so to several people already. We plan to return as soon as we can.

Submitted Jun 18, 2015

Heaven in Cheval Blanc

5/5

Stayed Jul 2014

Elaine, Diana, ChloeNuremberg Germany

We had two amazing weeks here. The grounds are so beautiful with the variety of plants, flowers and trees. The design and flow of the property takes you on a serene journey. There is a surprise at every turn and it doesn't disappoint. The little vignettes so appropriately placed throughout the grounds provides a different view that allows you to escape further. The interior of the home is so tastefully appointed with just the right balance of antique and modern. Small touches like antique door closures and carved wooden wardrobes contribute to the very comfortable and cozy home. The experience here was really what we were seeking- peace and tranquility and a great base from which to explore the Luberon area.

Submitted Aug 30, 2014

A perfect home base for Provence

5/5

Stayed Jun 2014

Mike26New York, NY

After spending several weeks traveling across Europe, my wife and I needed a break. We decided to spent a week in Provence in one location from where to explore the area. This house was the perfect place. It's quiet, impeccably clean, and very well stocked. In fact, we liked the house so much, that on several days, we never even left! We loved going to the local markets, buying ingredients, and cooking at home. On other days, we were only 15-30 minutes from the best areas Provence has to offer. The hosts are wonderful and warm people, who are always available, but never intrusive. Our stay at this home was one of the highlights of our trip.

Submitted Oct 16, 2014

Perfect Escape

5/5

Stayed Aug 2013

GretchenNew Orleans

We have the most wonderful time at this beautiful home in Provence. After busy travel around France for a week, we were thrilled to arrive at this beautiful home in Provence for a relaxing stay. We chose this home because of the location and the garden with swimming pool and we were not disappointed. The property was amazing! The bedrooms were quite comfortable and the fans were super for a good night's rest. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook some fabulous meals. We thoroughly enjoyed the outside cooking and eating areas and had coffee, lunch and dinner outside each day. The home was centrally located and made it easy to visit many nearby towns each day. Our favorite towns were L'Isle Sur La Sorgue and Gordes. Beverly was very helpful from the beginning and once we arrived and met the owners they were quite helpful as well. We really enjoyed our visit with them. The love that the owners have put into this home is quite apparent. It was very hard to leave after a super week.

Submitted Aug 18, 2013

A Hidden Gem in the Luberon

5/5

Stayed Jun 2013

AngieAmbler, PA, USA

We had an incredible stay at this property. The house was perfect for 4 adults. From the time we first met Franck, the owner, and Beverly, the property manager, our stay was perfect. The house is beautifully decorated with all of the modern conveniences one needs in a home. I have rented a number of properties before on VRBO but this is the first time that the home in person was better than the pictures online!!! Franck and Veronique met us and eagerly showed us all of what the property has to offer. The pool area, outdoor kitchen, along with numerous spots to relax outdoors were amazing. You truly felt surrounded by all of the beauty Provence has to offer. The bedrooms were spacious with ceiling fans and ample storage space and the windows even had screens, a rare find in Europe! Even though the owner lived on the premises, we never once knew he was there.

This house is a perfect spot to explore the Luberon area. Avignon, St. Remy, Isle sur Sorgue, Menerbes and Roussillon are all within a short drive to explore. We even drove to Cassis for the day which was about a 2 hour drive from the house.

Each of my fellow travelers look forward to returning to this beautiful spot in Provence- a true gem!!!!!

Submitted Jul 12, 2013

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Location

Cheval-Blanc, France

This beautiful property is at the foot of the Luberon Forest and Mountains. A hikers and walkers delight, only 15 mins away from the hilltop villages of the Luberon. Avignon is only 30 mins away.